I’m later than I’d have liked in pointing out Chris Lanier’s thoughts on the the relatively new Linksys DMA2200 Microsoft-based v2 Media Extender. Overall Chris seems pleased with the form factor and basic extender functionality, though he dings the unit for lacking more comprehensive media format playback capabilities: Iâd give the Linksys DMA2200 a 6/10. … Read more
I’ve been using Netflix’s Watch Now feature much more lately mostly because of the excellent Netflix plugin for SageTV that allows me to browse, search, and play the Watch-Now movies from the comfort of my couch. The plugin has been improved by Morgan (the plug-in developer), but once you start a movie or show there … Read more
I’m setting up my SageTV HD100 and a key component is the HDMI cable used to connect the HD media extender to the LCD television. One thing I learned long ago was to not buy theater cables from the big-box retailers, including Best Buy, Circuit City,Walmart , etc. Instead, I save myself a bundle by … Read more
Both Mari and I have a Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick, though neither one of us is currently using it. However, don’t let that deter you… If you have a need, this is a decent product and a decent price (refurb): $45 shipped via Woot. In addition to using it with Pinnacle’s software, I believe … Read more
Chris Albrecht on NewTeeVee posted an interesting analysis last week on Yahoo’s difficulty integrating its video properties and services on the Web. While Yahoo has re-launched its video section, it hasn’t managed to highlight all the things you can with video using Yahoo’s services. Specifically Albrecht points to the fact that there’s no link to … Read more
Rakesh from Snapstream has the latest scoop on Hauppauge’s soon-to-be-released HTPC HD PVR device that will encode high definition component input via a cable or satellite set-top box using H.264 at up to 25 Mbps: Includes Hauppauge’s IR blaster with code library It accepts component video up to 1080p The hardware is “basically done” and … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: HDTV Super Bowl Buying Spree: Connected Home 2 Go The Pros and Cons Of Media Center Vista: Davis Freeberg Hollywood Studios Abandon DVDs in 2008: Connected Home 2 Go HBO on the Web – Not a Time Warner Contradiction: Connected Home 2 Go Supercharge Your … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Networking HDTV at Home: Connected Home 2 Go Snapstream Shuttering Couchville TV Listings: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Broadband by the Byte: Connected Home 2 Go Hauppauge Unveils Real-Time USB HD Recording: Brent Evans Geek Tonic WiMAX at CES: Connected Home 2 Go